Málaga make history with maiden Champions Cup win

FINAL 
FFD CBMP CIUDAD DE MÁLAGA vs GRD LEÇA - LOVE TILES 2:1 (22:18, 12:13, 4:0)

• A dominant performance in the first set gave Málaga a clear advantage at the start of the final; however, the second set brought high drama
• GRD Leça needed a golden goal to win the second set and take the match to a shootout
• The Spanish side enjoyed strong support from goalkeeper Sonora Solano Caballero, who delivered some crucial saves
• The nail-biting shootout went Málaga’s way, and they could start celebrating their historic first title at the Champions Cup
• Málaga's Sonora Solano and Leça's Sara Pinho were voted into the tournament's All-star Team, with Pinho winning the MVP award and Solano being the best goalkeeper

BRONZE MEDAL MATCH
THE DANISH BEACHHANDBALL DREAM vs RED VELVET BHC AQVITAL 0:2 (18:25, 10:18)

• Red Velvet BHC Aqvital enjoyed a straight-sets win against the Danish Dream to clinch bronze on the final day in Porto Santo
• While Red Velvet’s Dalma Mátéfi was shining between the posts, Lili Uhrin contributed impressive 30 points for the winning team, ending the successful tournament for the Hungarian side in style, as well as winning the top scorer award
• The back-to-back defending champions from Denmark could not repeat the same feat as in 2023 and 2024, and leave Porto Santo empty-handed
• Danish Dream, who had a much-changed roster compared to previous events, were unbeaten until the semi-finals, when they were eliminated by Málaga
• The placement matches determined the final ranking, which can be found here

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